Father, you are not man; your promises are yea and amen. You
are merciful and gracious to all your children, for you want none
to perish. Lord, may I never be found wanting. Let my life exude
holiness and may my name be written in
the book of life. Amen.The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you,
not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like
a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and
everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people
ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives.